Just Jay
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Post by Just Jay on Apr 19, 2014 16:12:44 GMT -5
 All Hail the Super Athlete, the Bulgarian Brute, Alexander Rusev! I love his unique moveset, very different for a monster heel. Also, I absolutely love the fact he has the same emotion in this pic as he does when uses The Accolade finisher. Show your appreciation for the Fruit Bulgarian Brute! |
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Sephiroth
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Post by Sephiroth on Apr 19, 2014 16:15:18 GMT -5
As long as he keeps Lana on my tv, he shall have my support.
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Post by carp (SPC, Itoh Respect Army) on Apr 19, 2014 16:16:37 GMT -5
I really like his offense and his pre-match ritual. He's being wasted with a character that isn't allowed to have real matches.
Don't see the big deal about Lana.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 16:17:00 GMT -5
He needs to make his main finish that running super kick straight away. It's the only move he does that gets a reaction as the visual of a guy like him flying half way across the ring to hit a super kick is amazing.
Also - he does that in real life, you're down for a three count so that being a set up for the pathetic Camel Clutch submission seems wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 16:17:08 GMT -5
Meh, gimmicks like this belong in 80s territories not WWE in 2014.
There really isn't anywehere you can take a gimmick like this in this day and age, he will end up a comedy character within a year
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Apr 19, 2014 16:18:22 GMT -5
I too like the dude, and LOVE the 1980's gimmick. Like his look, his moves, his kickass theme, and the fact that he introduced Lana to us.
Rusev is cool by me.
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Post by slappy on Apr 19, 2014 16:24:28 GMT -5
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Post by Some Guy on Apr 19, 2014 16:25:16 GMT -5
Please just stop using the Camel Clutch. I'm so goddamn tired of foreign heels using that move.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 16:28:27 GMT -5
Honestly I see it going nowhere
It feels like we've seen this gimmick done the exact same way so many times now and it always ends up the same way
Which is a shame because he doesn't look like your normal guy, he has a perculiar body shape and it stands out. I do enjoy his work so far and I do like the "Rusev......Crush!" bit too but like I said it doesn't seem to be bringing anything new and I think that will be its downfall
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Apr 19, 2014 16:30:16 GMT -5
I predict Lana will realize she was actually a California cheerleader all this time in about 8 months.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 16:31:35 GMT -5
Is Lana actually training in NXT or is she purely an actress brought in for this particular role?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 16:38:58 GMT -5
Needs more references to fruit and Rocky IV
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 16:41:45 GMT -5
Is Lana actually training in NXT or is she purely an actress brought in for this particular role? I hope they are training her to work matches and she's good at it. While I am 100 percent fine with an experienced wrestler like Paige being champ, I feel like having a model-type who can wrestle would be a good foil and add some depth to the women's division. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 16:41:47 GMT -5
The only negative thing about Rusev is the Camel Clutch as his finisher. Beyond tired of that move. Everything else? Aces.
I loves me some Fruit Brute.
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Eunös ✈
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Apr 19, 2014 16:41:56 GMT -5
I need to see him in a proper match and not just a 2 minute squash before I can have an outright opinion on him. I have to admit though I like that he has a unique look and of course lana is a nice edition  I can't lie, I do like a female Russian accent |
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Post by PKO on Apr 19, 2014 16:54:34 GMT -5
I love everything about the duo so far. Rusev moves like Umaga, his body is terrifying and his pre-match ritual is nifty. Lana's phoney Russian accent is so hammy and fantastic, her "Rusev Crush!" call is something I've been longing for from a manager for years and she fills out a business suit nicely. I hope he'll get a longer match soon (I already know from NXT he can work, but I'm hoping he works out on the big stage). And I hope he never becomes a comedy heel. Is Lana actually training in NXT or is she purely an actress brought in for this particular role? She was in the "Diva Search" that led to JoJo and Eva Marie being on Total Divas, but she got cut. She kept training with Sara Del Rey and got signed after all. |
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Post by Sephiroth on Apr 19, 2014 16:54:56 GMT -5
Actually I can see places they can go with him-if done right. First thing he needs is a meaningful program-The now face Cesaro might make a decent choice. And it is inevitable he will face off with Cena, who is the closest thing we have to the all American good guy today. I had suggested in a previous thread that I could see him winning the US officially rebranding it the European title. More than anything they need to look back st Umaga as the blueprint for what they should do with Rusev.
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Post by MichaelMartini on Apr 19, 2014 16:56:29 GMT -5
I'm a fan. At least until he jobs to Cena or becomes a lame comedy act.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 16:59:10 GMT -5
Is Lana actually training in NXT or is she purely an actress brought in for this particular role? She was in the "Diva Search" that led to JoJo and Eva Marie being on Total Divas, but she got cut. She kept training with Sara Del Rey and got signed after all. How on earth do you cut someone like HER in favor of Eva Marie and a girl who isn't even old enough to drink? |
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Rican
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Post by Rican on Apr 19, 2014 17:01:52 GMT -5
I don't see it lasting long (foreign hoss types usually don't these days) but I've enjoyed him way more than the last few times they tried this same type of character. His moves are cool, his music is awesome, and of course LANA.
I want to see him vs Cesaro and Sheamus. Those could be fun matches.
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